BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59151
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Hornblende-Quartz Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite-hornblende-quartz microdiorite dyke, c. 6.0 m thick, cutting diorite of Northmaven Complex (UORS)
Locality details N coast of Ronas Voe at Pobie Sukka, 2450 ft 35 deg E of N of pier at Skeo Head
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 305 809
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59151

Cross Polarized, S59151

Plane Polarized, S59151

Plane Polarized, S59151